Southern Conference Internship Program
 
The Southern Conference, an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic organization based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will offer three paid internships for the upcoming academic year from mid- to late-July 2020 through June 2021. Candidates must have the ability to work within the framework of Southern Conference and NCAA regulations. The individuals chosen will have duties as assigned by the Commissioner, their direct supervisor and the internship coordinator. Southern Conference internships will include comprehensive experience in all areas of conference administration.
 
The Championships Assistant position will include some of the following duties: 
 

• Championships: Assisting the Director of Championships with the administration of Conference championship events for the 22 sanctioned Conference sports; participation in coaches’ meetings; administration of corporate partner fulfillment at championships; working with the Conference’s championships site vendors; research projects and other duties as assigned.
• Trophies and Awards: Serving as the conference’s primary liaison for the production and distribution of all team and individual trophies and awards.

 
The Operations Assistant position will include some of the following duties: 
 

• Marketing and Social Media: Marketing and branding of the Conference and its programs through social media; graphic design work; assist with assigned championships; other duties as assigned.
• Conference & NCAA Rules Compliance: Assisting the Associate Commissioner for Compliance with squad lists, record keeping, National Letter of Intent signings, occasional compliance-related videos and other duties as assigned.

 
The Media Relations Assistant position will include some of the following duties: 
 

• Media Relations: Assisting with the compiling and managing of league statistics for selected sports; serving as the direct media relations contact for select sports; producing sport and event-related press releases; completing NCAA reporting forms; updating the Conference website and other duties as assigned.
• Championships: Assisting in operating conference championships and other special events.

 
Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree (advanced degree candidate preferred but not required), have practical experience in one of the three areas (media relations, championships administration, and/or general athletics department operations) and must have strong communication, organizational, and computer skills. Applicants must have the initiative and self-motivation to complete tasks as assigned, working independently to meet deadlines. Each internship stipend is a minimum of $1,500 per month.
 
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to the following staff members:
 
Championships              Stanley Broaden                           sbroaden@socon.org
Operations                      Doug King/Haley Shotwell          dking@socon.org and hshotwell@socon.org
Media Relations             Phil Perry                                       pperry@socon.org
 
Applications will be accepted beginning Feb. 3 and will be accepted until the positions have been filled. Women and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply. The Southern Conference is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.